Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Turning off the engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
Turning off with the SmartKey
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
(
page 31) to position 0 and remove
it.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 40).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
̈ After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button on the SmartKey
(
page 30).
All turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs on the doors move
down.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
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The immobilizer is activated.
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
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With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.